The wavelet transfer function of a human body–seat system

Abstract

In the analysis of vibration systems, classical transfer functions are used. Usually, it is the ratio of Fourier or Laplace transforms. The wavelet transfer function is proposed in this work. In this paper, the wavelets transfer function is the ratio of output and input wavelet transforms. It is considered as a distinctive correlation of the output and input system signals. The wavelet transform consists of coefficients, where the first is a scale and second time shift. To get input and output signals in the human body–seat system the dedicated test stand was made. The stand consists of a seat, moved by special shaker, which is used as a mechanical vibration device. The control program included in the source file is taken to imitate angular position of the engine. Motor shaft is connected with exciter’s moving parts and stand base, which influences directly on the seat position. The disturbance signal usually simulates a horizontal road influence on a driver. It can be considered as a low-frequency signal. It is measured by accelerometers called inertial sensors, which are placed on the platform of the shaker. The output signal is measured by an accelerometer placed on a seat and on the human head. Both signals are recorded by the Inertia Studio software wireless in the real time. After the measurement, the signals are transformed into wavelet coefficients by using Matlab package functions. The transfer function and its visualization are presented in two dimensions scale-time. The scale is related to frequency (pseudo-frequency). By the transfer function it is possible to analyze the systems, evaluate safety, compare the systems, and many more.